The Small Tent (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, The Small Tent is a documentary film directed by Joris Ivens, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary filmed during the shooting of “À Valparaiso” which shows the children’s reactions to the performance of a circus show. “It is the tender gaze of a poet on the smallest circus in the world and his audience of children”.
Who’s in it. The Small Tent stars Jacques Prévert as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Small Tent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Small Tent page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Small Tent (1963)?
- In US, The Small Tent is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Small Tent worth watching?
- The Small Tent holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Small Tent?
- The Small Tent stars Jacques Prévert.
- When was The Small Tent released?
- The Small Tent was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.